Kitaro Nishida

Japanese philosopher and academic

Kitaro Nishida - Japanese philosopher and academic
Born

1870
155 years ago

Died

June 7th, 1945
79 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Japan

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Contributed significantly to the field of philosophy, particularly in Eastern and Western thought. Developed a unique philosophical system that combined Zen Buddhism with Western philosophical concepts. Founded the Kyoto School, which became a prominent philosophical movement in Japan. Served as a professor at Kyoto University and influenced many students and scholars throughout his career.

Founded the Kyoto School of philosophy

Published works such as 'An Inquiry into the Good'

Explored the relationship between Zen and Western philosophy

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